‍Last Updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BUCHAN CONTRACTS LIMITED ("Buchan Contracts", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Policy and any preferences you have selected through our cookie consent tools.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

• First-Party Cookies – set directly by our website.

• Third-Party Cookies – set by external service providers.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly.

• Maintain website security.

• Improve website performance.

• Remember user preferences.

• Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour.

• Improve the user experience.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our systems.

They may be used to:

• Maintain website security.

• Enable page navigation.

• Support website functionality.

• Remember cookie consent preferences.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests / compliance with website functionality requirements.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as:

• Number of visitors.

• Pages visited.

• Time spent on pages.

• Traffic sources.

• Website performance.

The information collected is generally aggregated and used to improve the website.

Where required by law, these cookies will only be placed after you have provided consent.

Legal Basis: Consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as preferences and settings.

They may improve your experience when revisiting the website.

Legal Basis: Consent where required.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features of our website may rely on services provided by third parties.

These providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with their services through our website.

Examples may include:

• Website hosting services.

• Website analytics providers.

• Embedded content providers.

• Mapping services.

• Social media integrations.

The use of these cookies is governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

5. Squarespace Cookies

Our website is hosted and managed using Squarespace.

Squarespace uses certain cookies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance monitoring and visitor experience.

These may include cookies used to:

• Identify trusted web traffic.

• Support website security.

• Maintain user sessions.

• Store cookie preference selections.

• Improve website performance.

As Squarespace periodically updates its services, the specific cookies used may change over time.

For the most up-to-date information regarding Squarespace cookies, please visit the cookies that Squarespace uses.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies.

• Reject non-essential cookies.

• Manage your cookie preferences.

You can update your preferences at any time through any cookie settings tool provided on the website.

7. Browser Controls ‍

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can usually:

• View stored cookies.

• Delete cookies.

• Block cookies.

• Configure cookie permissions. ‍

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

Information about managing cookies can be found within your browser's help section.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in legislation.

• Changes to website functionality.

• Changes to third-party services.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with a revised "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact: BUCHAN CONTRACTS LIMITED

Registered Office:
Clowes Farm
Honey Hill
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3BW ‍

Email: ross@buchancontracts.co.uk

Telephone: 07709 376 447 ‍

For further information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.